July 13 Vallejo A&E Source: Always Something To Celebrate

Members of the local Kayak Club posed with part of the trash removed from Lake Chabot and along the shoreline. About 30 volunteers came out to walk the shoreline Sunday with the Sierra Club providing lunch headed by Mayor Bob Sampayan, a Sierra Club member.
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IMMIGRANTS HONORED: U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his recipients for the Fifth Congressional District American Dream Awards in Solano County. This award recognizes the achievements of 18 immigrants in Thompson’s district — including four in Solano County — who have made “remarkable contributions to our communities” in the areas of Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Community Service. Solano County winners were Nataly Deherrera, William Kim, Carmela Sandoval, and Maria Sanchez. “Our district is filled with great immigrants who are proven job creators, philanthropists, and community leaders,” Thompson said. “They make our district better through their hard work and perseverance.”

FREE GROCERIES AND MORE: There are two approaching events in Vallejo where locals can get free groceries and more — and both are on Saturday, Aug. 12. The Power of Prayer presents Church in the Community, 1121 Whitney Ave., 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Groceries, clothes, BBQ, back packs, school supplies, jumper, games, and face painting are all available for free. The same day starting at the same time, Vallejo Outreach presents its annual event that includes free dental and vision screenings, shoes, back packs, haircuts, games, prizes, lunch and groceries. For more on that event, visit vallejooutreach.org.